Surfer presumed dead after being dragged underwater by shark off Australian coast

NY Post ^ | 11/02/2023 | Olivia Land

[ChicagoConservative27]

An Australian surfer is presumed dead after he was dragged underwater by a shark in an area known to be frequented by great whites earlier this week, authorities said.

Tod Gendle, 55, was paddling in the water with a group of surfers near Granites Beach near Streaky Bay when he was knocked off of his surfboard by a shark around 10:20 a.m. local time Tuesday, witnesses told ABC.

“The guy just caught a wave and started paddling back out. He got knocked off his board by the shark and then it circled back around and grabbed him,” onlooker Jack Martin recalled of the horrifying moment.

[ChicagoConservative27]

I can't even fathom being stalked and torpedoed by a great white

[1Old Pro]

I can't even fathom being stalked and torpedoed by a great white

Yep, when I surf, I avoid areas frequented by Great Whites. But then again, there aren't many in my living room.

[dayglored]

It’s probably over pretty quick, although you’d sure know what had happened.

[ChicagoConservative27]

HAHA

[gov_bean_ counter]

Funny.

[Garden Island]

One of my worst fears is to suddenly find myself being trapped in the middle of the food chain.

[Hatteras]

Riddle me this...

"Gendle – whose body has still not been found – was officially identified by his family Thursday.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

No riddle. He was identified as the person missing.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Sharks are common in Australia. They ply those waters, and they are
hungry for fresh meat. Old fella should've stuck with shuffleboard.

[Qiviut]

Sometimes, you’re not even safe in your own living room! 😁

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p_NS2H55dxI

[1Old Pro]

No kidding, it’s dangerous out there

[rdl6989]

Rotfl

[Deaf Smith]

Per the first sentence, it was only earlier this week that the area was known to be frequented by sharks.

[Berlin_Freeper]

55 and he was still out there enjoying his life.

[Gay State Conservative]

That can't be a good way to go.Reminds me of the youtube videos of crocs attacking zebras and wildebeest trying to cross African rivers.

[fini]

"Yep, when I surf, I avoid areas frequented by Great Whites. But then again, there aren't many in my living room."

I have the same solution for avoiding grizzly attacks. It has worked so far.

[Jonty30]

Plants feed you in order to feed off your body when you die.

[Round Earther]

“He went where witnesses said the attack took place and turned off his jetski..”

He’s gonna need a bigger Jet Ski.

[HockeyPop]

thanks for the chuckle

[Seruzawa]

“Surfer” in shark lingo means “hors d’oeuvre”.